Intro to Self-Help

I would like to say why I want to do self-help and sorta what I’m going to do! This section means a lot to me and I wanted to express why I am doing going to be so invested in this and my blog.

I suffer from depression, a couple anxiety disorders and PTSD I also have autism. A butt load of stuff right? Over the years I have struggled to find coping skills that help (none ever really worked for about 5 years) and be able to cope in general, it was miserable and I hated that and wished it on n one. I resorted to cutting for about 6 years, in the last year I have been able to stop. Within the last 6-8 months, my mood has brightened. The past 6 years have been the hardest years of my life, I sometimes wish they have never happened and they would just disappear from existence, but without those years, I wouldn’t be who I am today. love for my fandoms and games has tremendously helped me so has writing and gaming.

I have built friendships in online communities that I would never have dreamed of, some of these people are my best friends and nobody could replace any of them. Those online communities really helped.
One story I would like to share but am scared too is this:

I had been bullied by some girls really badly to the point it got with the cops. I was considering killing myself, I had Supernatural on in the background it was playing “Hunteri Heroici” one of my favorite episodes but I wasn’t really paying attention then eventually my mind went to the TV (I get distracted easily) and a cat goes “Dumbass” and I start laughing, I remembered the scene because Castiel was interrogating the cat.
I then found this quote:

Why I wanted to start helping people is because I hated seeing other suffers too, I’ve always to stop the pain and never have them feel the pain I did, or at least ease it. I’ve felt useless at helping myself, so why not teach others how to handle their mental disorders better than I can?

What I want to do in the Self-Help section is make Printables (maybe even fandom related ones) and do Journals. I already have one I’m working on. I also want to do funny posts and what to do when your sad or anxious 🙂

42 Responses to Intro to Self-Help

I’m so sorry to read about issues you suffer from. And I agree: everything that happened in the past gives us experience and makes us stronger. We should always try to leave past behind us and live here and now. I wish you all the best.

What a super brave blog post for you to have written, you should feel really proud of yourself. I am so sorry to hear what you have been through and I am sure still have days to struggle with too. I am so glad you found something to help you through and that you’ve made some positive connections online, these communities are so supportive and helpful. As hard as it is, try and focus on all the positive things people say and digest but quickly let go of the nasty ones.
The way you are planning to help others is such a wonderful thing, I think you are going to do many good things – we are all behind you.

Such a brave post – and you should be very proud of yourself for having the courage to use your voice and wanting to help others. Past belongs in the past but it’s brought us to where we are now – we should learn from it, not fear it or waste time regretting it. 🙂
Katja xxxhttp://www.katnapped.com

Amazing! I have done a few posts on this topic as well because anxiety is a daily part of my life. I know it’s hard, but just keep putting one foot in front of the other. It won’t be like this forever!

I am pleased to hear that you found some online communities to find acceptance. It is terrible that you were being bullied and I don’t think people realise the harm they are causing by bullying. Stay strong.

You aren’t alone in your struggles. I have suffered with depression and COPD for years now. Although we don’t suffer from the same things, we do have a lot of similarities. So, I sorta know what you are going through. Just know that there are those around who can help.

I love that you’re using your history and your journey to mental wellness as a way to guide others in the same direction. Very brave of you – so many people never find the strength to speak out, and sometimes it’s just knowing that someone else is out there that gives people the ability to go one more day.

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